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Andy Greig, president of Bechtel's Mining &

Metals global business unit said, "Executing the

project in Montreal will provide a significant

opportunity to Quebec-based companies experi-

enced in the aluminum business to competitively

bid on approximately US$550 million of plant

equipment and bulk material."

Working with its Icelandic partner, the engi-

neering consortium HRV (Honnun, Rafhonnun,

VST), Bechtel will construct the smelter in eastern

Iceland near the town of Reydarfjordur. The pro-

ject will employ 1,500 local and foreign workers

during peak construction. In addition, some 450

jobs will be created when the plant becomes fully

operational.

"This project provides a perfect opportunity for

Bechtel to work with some of Quebec's most out-

standing and knowledgeable companies," said

Brian Kenny, president of Bechtel Canada. "At the

same time, the construction of the new plant

should help strengthen the economy of eastern

Iceland, a remote area that depends largely on

fishing for its livelihood."

Planning and preliminary engineering for the

new smelter will begin in Bechtel's Montreal office

this month. Construction is expected to begin in

November 2005 and be completed in the second

half of 2007. When complete, the facility will have

the capacity to produce 322,000 metric tons of

aluminum per year.

Source: Bechtel, www.bechtel.com

Alstom Awarded Contract for BrilliantExpansion Hydroelectric Powerplant inBritish Columbia

Alstom Canada Inc. announced that it has

signed with SNC-Lavalin, a contract, valued at

some $45 million, for the supply, installation, test-

ing and commissioning of 1 turbine-generator set,

plant controls and their auxiliaries at the Brilliant

Expansion hydroelectric powerplant. This contract

is part of a larger project to expand the existing

Brilliant dam generating station owned by the

Brilliant Expansion Power Corporation, the dam is

located on the Kootenay river near Castlegar,

British Columbia.

Design and engineering work for this new

120 MW hydro turbine-generator set is already

underway at Alstom Sorel-Tracy plant.

Manufacturing will start in spring 2004 in order to

be commissioned in August 2006.

Pierre Gauthier, President of Alstom Canada

Inc., stated: "Alstom and SNC-Lavalin have been

working together for 15 years. They have built

during these years a sound relationship based on

a proven expertise and technology. This contract

is a proof of this mutual trust".

Source: Alstom

Bechtel Quebec to Play Major Role inAlcoa's Icelandic Aluminum Project

Bechtel announced recently that its Montreal

office will handle the bulk of engineering, procure-

ment, and project management in the construc-

tion of a US$1 billion smelter in eastern Iceland

for Alcoa.

The decision to locate much of the work in

Montreal - where Bechtel has its global Center of

Aluminum Excellence and its North American

mining and metals headquarters - reflects the

company's commitment to Quebec and under-

scores the province's importance to the world alu-

minum industry. The aluminum center is expected

to employ some 250 engineers and specialists for

the Iceland project.

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Cummins Westport Leads Depolyment ofNatural Gas Heavy Duty Trucks onHighway 401 Corridor

Cummins Westport Inc. announced recently

that it will lead Canada’s first multi-fleet deploy-

ment of natural gas heavy-duty trucks on

Highway 401, the country’s busiest urban corri-

dor.

Cummins Westport will work with a consortium

including Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. to deploy

trucks using 15-liter, heavy-duty engines operat-

ing on liquefied natural gas (LNG) along Highway

401 between Toronto and Windsor, Ontario.

Funding for the two-year “Clean Air Corridor” pro-

ject is provided by Sustainable Development

Technology Canada (SDTC) and Natural

Resources Canada (NRCan).

SDTC, a not-for-profit, arms length organiza-

tion created by the Government of Canada, will

provide $1 million (US$740,000) for the Clean Air

Corridor demonstration. NRCan is contributing a

further $400,000 (US$296,000) towards the pro-

ject that will determine the performance and

emissions reductions of trucks using proprietary

Westport-Cycle™ technology in regular on-high-

way operation.

“SDTC’s mandate is to look for solutions to

reduce not only greenhouse gases, but harmful

criteria air contaminants,” said SDTC President

and CEO Vicky J. Sharpe. “Westport technology

reduces emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulate

matter and carbon dioxide emissions. It is a

home-grown solution that is ready to make a dif-

ference in the transportation sector.”

“Companies such as Westport are leading by

example by investing in new, innovative technolo-

gies,” said the Honourable Herb Dhaliwal,

Minister of Natural Resources Canada. “These

technologies will also help Canada reduce its

greenhouse gas emissions and provide new eco-

nomic opportunities for Canadians.”

The Honourable David Anderson, Minister of

the Environment, said, “This project is an excel-

lent example of the growing commitment of

Canada’s transportation sector to our national cli-

mate change and clean air goals. A successful

demonstration of this innovative engine technol-

ogy has the potential to make a significant, long-

term contribution to reducing greenhouse gas

emissions in the commercial trucking industry.”

The first two trucking companies deploying

Westport-Cycle trucks along the 401 Corridor are

Challenger Motor Freight Inc. of Cambridge,

Ontario and Bruce R. Smith Limited of Simcoe,

Ontario. Each will use five heavy-duty trucks,

equipped with 450-horsepower 15-litre ISX G nat-

ural gas engines in regular highway service. These

engines match the power, torque and fuel effi-

ciency of an engine operating on diesel fuel. In

addition, they produce significantly lower emis-

sions of particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen and

greenhouse gases.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to showcase our

450-horsepower ISX G engine along Canada’s

busiest thoroughfare, where the biggest emissions

gains can be made,” said Hugh Foden, President

of Cummins Westport. “As the highest perfor-

mance and most efficient alternative-fueled

engine developed today, the ISX G will make a

compelling case for other fleet operators hauling

goods along the 401 corridor. This Clean Air

Corridor project is the model Cummins Westport

plans to employ to expand the use of LNG-pow-

ered heavy-duty trucks in urban centres in

Canada and the US.”

Arunas Pleckaitis, Vice President, Enbridge Gas

Distribution Inc. said, “We are pleased to be part

of this project to demonstrate efficient and low-

emission solutions for the Canadian heavy-duty

trucking industry. “We believe LNG will prove to

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environment which benefits us all.”

Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. will source and

deliver LNG to customer sites in London and

Toronto. Canada’s largest natural gas distribution

company, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. provides

gas to about 1.6 million industrial, commercial and

residential customers in Ontario, Quebec, New

Brunswick and New York State. It is owned and

operated by Enbridge Inc., a leader in energy

transportation and distribution in North America

and internationally.

Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture of

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CUM) and Westport

Innovations Inc. (TSX: WPT), develops and mar-

kets low emissions alternative-fueled engines

manufactured by Cummins. Cummins is a global

power leader in engines, electrical power genera-

tion systems and related technologies. Westport is

a world leader in the development of clean natural

gas- and hydrogen-fueled engines.

Source: Cummins Westport Inc.,

Cummins Inc.,

Ministry of Natural Resources Canada,

Sustainable Development Technology Canada

GL&V's Process Group Awarded a $4.3Million contract in the United States forDrinking Water Treatment Equipment

GL&V announces that its Process Group

(DORR-OLIVER EIMCO) has landed a $4.3 million

contract as part of the expansion of the water

treatment plant of a major city in the southwest-

ern United States. GL&V will supply two 150-

square-foot Reactor-Clarifier mechanisms, sched-

uled for delivery at the end of 2003, and for instal-

lation and start-up by early 2005. Once in opera-

tion, the equipment will be used to soften the

city's drinking water prior to filtration. In the early

1990s, EIMCO delivered four similar clarifiers to

the same municipality. The quality of the water

treated and the equipment's low maintenance

cost led to GL&V being awarded this second

major order.

Laurent Verreault, President and Chief

Executive Officer, says he is very pleased about

this first large-scale contract in the municipal

drinking water treatment sector since the

November 2002 acquisition of EIMCO. "Although

we already had expertise in the treatment of

industrial and municipal wastewater, the EIMCO

acquisition has brought GL&V valuable know-how

in drinking water treatment. As a result, GL&V

now has a critical mass of $50 million in the envi-

ronmental sector, mostly in the North American

municipal market."

According to management, the total U.S. water

treatment market is estimated at US$95 billion,

and could reach US$200 billion within 15 to 20

years. The treatment of drinking water, in particu-

lar, is expected to experience steady growth in

the coming years, given the obsolescence of

existing infrastructures and the requirements of

the Safe Drinking Water Act. "Banking on our

competitive high-performance technologies, we

intend to rapidly develop our business in this

market, including through the acquisition of com-

plementary businesses, in order to position our-

selves for the complete or partial upgrading of

municipal facilities, as well as for spare parts and

after sales services," added the President.

Source: Groupe Laperrière & Verreault Inc.

Trouvin, Fimatec France and S.A.M.Fimatec Join SNC-Lavalin France

Jean Claude Pingat, President and General

Manager, SNC-Lavalin France is pleased to

announce the SNC-Lavalin Group's acquisition of

Trouvin, Fimatec France and S.A.M. Fimatec.

Trouvin is based in Montreuil, near Paris, and


emitting less per unit greenhouse gases than

existing facilities."

SNC-Lavalin will execute all engineering, pro-

curement and construction (EPC) for the plant,

which is expected to start immediately and be

completed in approximately 32 months. SNC-

Lavalin Capital Inc. has been mandated by SNC-

Lavalin to structure financing for the EPC con-

tract. Once construction is finished, SNC-Lavalin

will operate and maintain the plant for twelve

years, with the possibility of a further twelve year

contract extension.

"We will be using advanced combined cycle

technology in the plant's design and construc-

tion," said Tim O'Meara, Senior Vice-President

and Project Executive. "Environmental concerns

are also a top priority on projects of this kind, and

we will ensure strict compliance with the environ-

mental standards set by both the World Bank and

the European Union."

The plant is the first to be built under new reg-

ulations designed to foster private investment in

currently employs 50 people. The engineering firm

was founded in 1957, and is recognised for its

engineering of technical equipment used in build-

ings, industrial facilities and infrastructure. The

firm has worked on the Tour EDF and the Grande

Arche in La Défense, Paris, the Eiffel building at

Issy les Moulineaux, and Charles de Gaulle 2F

Airport.

Trouvin is also known for its expertise in secu-

rity and safety, and is successfully developing its

hospital-sector business.

Fimatec France and S.A.M. Fimatec are

located in Nice and Monaco, and employ a total

of 20 people. As a result of their operations in the

Principality, the firms have acquired special

expertise in highly innovative engineering pro-

jects, such as heating and cooling with heat

pumps run on seawater developed for hotels and

the Thalassotherapy Centre in Monaco, as well as

sand, natural-gas heating and air conditioning at

the Exhibition Centre in Nice.

"This alliance is in line with one of the main

principles in SNC-Lavalin France's strategic plan,"

explained Jean Claude Pingat, "in that the acqui-

sition of Trouvin will strengthen the Company's

position in the Ile de France region, while Fimatec

will provide a presence in southeastern France."

Jean-Paul Turquin, CEO of Trouvin, Fimatec

France and S.A.M. Fimatec said he is pleased

with this arrangement, since it reflects his desire

to develop his businesses with the backing of a

major group. "This alliance makes sense, as SNC-

Lavalin France has the ability to merge the exper-

tise of its affiliates, and this will give Trouvin,

Fimatec France and S.A.M. Fimatec access to

larger projects."

The acquisition of Trouvin, Fimatec France and

S.A.M. Fimatec brings the total work force at

SNC-Lavalin France to 420 employees, and con-

stitutes a new phase in the Firm's growth.

SNC-Lavalin Awarded Contracts for aThermal Power Plant in Algeria

SNC-Lavalin Constructors International Inc.

has been awarded two contracts by Shariket

Kahraba Skikda S.p.a.; one, for nearly $600 mil-

lion, to design and build a 723 MW combined

cycle thermal power plant in the Skikda region of

Algeria, and the other to operate and maintain the

plant, once it is built. Shariket Kahraba Skikda is

owned by three companies belonging to the

Algerian Government: Sonatrach, Sonelgaz and

the Algerian Energy Company.

"There is a demand for additional power gener-

ation in Algeria at the moment," said Sami

Bébawi, Executive Vice-President, SNC-Lavalin

Group Inc. "This plant will increase the country's

current production capacity by over 10%, while

copper through solvent extraction and an elec-

trolytic process, including above-ground stock

pile secondary and tertiary crushers, an agglom-

eration plant, a solvent extraction plant and an

electro-winning refinery.

"This project is another example of one of

SNC-Lavalin's Centres of Excellence exporting its

expertise to other parts of the world," said Pierre

Duhaime, Executive Vice-President, SNC-Lavalin

Inc. "In this case, our Santiago office, which spe-

cializes in copper production and processing, is

expanding its presence in the Americas".

Penoles is the world's largest producer of

refined silver, metallic bismuth and sodium sul-

phate; Latin America's leading producer of refined

lead and zinc; and the largest refined gold pro-

ducer in Mexico.

Source: Groupe SNC-Lavalin Inc.

Lafarge North America to Sell FloridaCement Operations

Lafarge North America Inc., the leading sup-

plier of construction materials in the U.S. and

Canada, today announced that it has signed a

definitive agreement for the sale of its wholly-

owned subsidiary Lafarge Florida Inc. to Florida

Rock Industries, Inc.

The operations of Lafarge Florida Inc. consist

primarily of two cement grinding and import facili-

ties, one located in Tampa and the other in Port

Manatee, Florida. Net sales in 2002 associated

with these operations were approximately $89

million.

The sales price is approximately $122 million.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval

and is expected to close by the end of the third

quarter, 2003.

"Lafarge Florida Inc. is a profitable business

that has performed well for many years," said

Philippe Rollier, president and chief executive offi-

cer of Lafarge North America.

"However, as a stand-alone import operation,

its long-term strategic fit in our overall portfolio is

limited, and we believe this is an appropriate time

for us to divest."

Lafarge to build new cement plant inMexico

Lafarge announced recently its decision to

build a new cement plant in Mexico close to its

existing site in Hidalgo State, near Mexico City.

This new, competitive plant will have an annual

production capacity of 600 000 tonnes. It will

replace the existing high cost operation which

has a capacity of 350 000 tonnes per year. By the

time production commences in 2006, the total

investment cost including additional reserves will

be approximately $120 million. The project is

the power sector in Algeria. During the construc-

tion phase of the project, the share capital of

Shariket Kahraba Skikda will be opened up for

private investors, and SNC-Lavalin intends to sub-

scribe to the project capital.

"We are pleased to participate in the emerging

private power market in Algeria" said Klaus

Triendl, Executive Vice-President SNC-Lavalin

Group Inc. "We have been working in the country

for 30 years, most recently on urgent water pro-

jects, and we look forward to expanding our ser-

vices to include the power sector. Our local expe-

rience combined with our Thermal Power Group's

world-renowned expertise are a winning combina-

tion."

SNC-Lavalin Awarded US$1.95 MillionContract For Copper Plant In Mexico

SNC-Lavalin Chile S.A. has just signed a

US$1.95 million contract with Compania Minera

La Parrena S.A. de C.V., a wholly-owned sub-

sidiary of Grupo Penoles of Mexico. The contract

is for work on Milpillas' greenfield copper plant in

the Santacruz Municipality of the State of Sonora,

Mexico. SNC-Lavalin Chile S.A. is reviewing exist-

ing basic engineering, providing detailed engineer-

ing services, and coordinating the procurement

process for the new plant. Once completed,

Penoles estimates the plant will produce approxi-

mately 65,000 tonnes of high grade copper cath-

ode per year.

SNC-Lavalin's office in Santiago, Chile is

designing a Copper SX-EW facility to extract



expected to create value very quickly due to cost

reduction and market growth.

With this modern, low cost, strategically

located plant, Lafarge will actively participate in

the future growth of the Mexican market. Mexico

is the second largest cement market in Latin

America, consuming more than 30 million tonnes

per year.

Commenting on this development, Bernard

Kasriel, Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge, said:

“This project further demonstrates our strategy to

enhance profitability and strengthen our position

in growing markets.”

Source: Lafarge North America Inc.

Boralex Acquires Five New York HydroFacilities

Boralex Inc. announced recently that it has

agreed to purchase from Black Hills Generation

Inc., a subsidiary of Black Hills Corporation, five

hydroelectric power stations located in the State

of New York for US$ 8.7 million (approximately

$CND 11.7 million). The purchase price will be

financed through Boralex's available funds.

Boralex, through one of its US subsidiaries, will

acquire these hydro power stations totalling 23.0

MW of installed capacity. They are the Middle

Falls facility (2.3 MW), the New York State Dam

facility (11.4 MW), the Fourth Branch facility (3.1

MW), the Warrensburg facility (2.9 MW), and the

Sissonville facility (3.0 MW). Each of these facili-

ties is located on a different river, except for New

York State Dam and Fourth Branch, which are

both on the Mohawk River. The Middle Falls

power station has a long term power purchase

agreement (PPA) with Niagara Mohawk Power

Corporation (NIMO), a highly-rated regulated util-

ity, which terminates in 2028. The four other facili-

ties have short term PPA'S with NIMO, which are

in force until the end of 2003. These power sta-

tions have been in operation since the early

1990's.

Moreover, Boralex will manage the two hydro-

electric power stations acquired concurrently by

Boralex Power Income Fund from Black Hills;

namely, the Hudson Falls (45.8 MW) and the

South Glens Falls (13.9 MW) power stations,

located in the State of New York.

"This transaction represents a significant step

in the pursuit of our growth objectives. It will allow

us not only to consolidate our presence in the

North Eastern US but also to enhance the diversi-

fication of our operating sectors in the renewable

energy and green energy sectors," said Boralex's

President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jacques

Gauthier.

This transaction is subject to customary closing

conditions including regulatory approvals, which

are expected to take up to 90 days.

Boralex owns and operates twelve power sta-

tions located in Québec, the United States and

France, with an installed capacity of 229.0 MW, as

well as an urban wood processing and recycling

centre in Montréal. In addition, the Corporation

holds a 34% interest in Boralex Power Income

Fund, which owns eight power stations in Québec

with an installed capacity of 131.0 MW.

Management of the Fund's assets is provided by

Boralex. The Corporation employs more than 230

workers and its operations focus on four types of

power generation in fields where Boralex has

developed proven expertise. These are centered

on renewable energy and green energy.

Source: Boralex Inc., www.boralex.com

Aecon refines strategic focus of itsinfrastructure and heavy civil operations

Aecon Group Inc. recently held its annual meet-

ing at The Carlu in Toronto, where its Buildings

division recently finished extensive restorations on

the historic theatre.

During his remarks, John M. Beck, Aecon’s

Chairman and CEO, announced that management

had conducted a comprehensive review of

Aecon’s operations to identify measures to

improve the Company’s financial performance,

and has subsequently begun implementation of

an action plan based on this review. The action

plan, expected to be in place by the third quarter

of 2003, addresses what Mr. Beck referred to as

disappointing results in fiscal 2002. It is expected

to result in positive changes to the operations in

each of Aecon’s business units.

With respect to Aecon’s infrastructure develop-

ment business, Mr. Beck announced that Aecon is

actively exploring new value added arrangements

for its future participation in infrastructure devel-

opment, including the possibility of combining its

development business with that of a strategic

partner who can add international scale to

Aecon’s expertise in this area.

“We believe there are ways to better leverage

our infrastructure development expertise while

reducing our risk and improving our returns, and

we are actively exploring these alternatives,”

stated Mr. Beck.

Pending the implementation of such an

arrangement, Aecon will be focussing its infras-

tructure development activities primarily on

achieving financial close of the US$550 million

Quito Airport project in Ecuador, expected this fall.

With respect to Aecon’s heavy civil business,

Mr. Beck also announced that, in an effort to

reduce bid costs and manage project risk, Aecon

will be focussing its resources primarily on

Canadian-based transportation infrastructure pro-

jects. Historically Aecon’s heavy civil business has

included both Canadian and international projects

such as hydro-electric dams and tunnels in addi-

tion to transportation projects.

“Generally, our strategic direction is to concen-

trate on our specific strengths in core sectors and

to focus on proven capabilities that continue to

provide returns for our shareholders,” stated Mr.

Beck. “It has been our experience that operating

costs and project risks increase the further away

the project is from the core of our operations.”

Source: Aecon Group Inc.

EDF Pulls Out of the Nam Theun Project The Board of Directors of EDF International

(Electricite de France) has taken the decision to

pull out of The Nam Theun 2 project in Laos after

hearing the opinion of the Strategy Committee

and the State representatives. EDF International

will therefore not be signing the Power Purchase

Agreement with EGAT, the Thai national electricity

producer.

The French utility had a 35% stake in the Nam

Theun 2 project. The other partners in the Nam

Theun 2 project are the Laotian government and

Thailand's Electricity Generating PCL , with 25%

each, and leading Thai construction firm Italian-

Thai Development PCL , which holds the remain-

ing 15%.

The 25-year power purchase agreement was

originally expected to be signed in June last year,

but it was delayed by environmental reviews and a

review by Thailand's Office of the Attorney

General.

Source: Electricite de France

Terex Announces Manufacturing andSupply Agreement with Daewoo

Terex Corporation announced that it has

entered into an agreement with Daewoo Heavy

Industries and Machinery to distribute crawler

excavators and wheel loaders under the Terex

brand in North America. The agreement includes

crawler excavators from 13 to 47-ton operating

weights and wheel loaders with bucket capacities

from 2.0 to 5.3 cubic yards.

Terex Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Ronald M. DeFeo commented, “This agreement

fills a gap in our product line with cost-effective

and reliable products, and now our full product

offering is one of the most complete in the indus-

try. Our dealers can now focus on a full Terex

product line and deliver on our mission of provid-

ing the highest investment returns for users of

construction equipment.”

Jae-Shin Yang, President and CEO of Daewoo,

commented, “We are pleased to have Terex as a

partner in this important market in addition to our

existing distribution network. Customers in North

America are increasingly recognizing the superior

value of our products, and working with Terex will

accelerate that market recognition.”

Terex expects to begin offering these Terex

branded crawler excavators and wheel loaders

during the fourth quarter of 2003.

Source: Terex Corporation

Caterpillar Inc. and Terex CorporationAnnounce Intent to Realign Caterpillar'sMining Shovel Business and Terex'sMining Truck Business

Caterpillar Inc. and Terex Corporation (NYSE:

TEX - News) announced that they have reached a

non-binding agreement in principle for Caterpillar

to acquire Terex's worldwide electric drive mining

truck business, and for Terex to acquire

Caterpillar's 5000-Series mining shovel intellectual

property. Their respective Boards of Directors

have authorized commencement of due diligence

and the negotiation of a definitive agreement.

Caterpillar will acquire Terex's eight-model line

of DC and AC electric drive mining trucks. The

trucks will continue to be sold under the familiar

Payhauler and Unit Rig brand names, and will be

distributed and supported through Caterpillar

dealers worldwide.

Terex will purchase the intellectual property,

including patents and designs, for Caterpillar's

5110B, 5130B and 5230B models of hydraulic

excavator mining shovels. Under a marketing

agreement, Terex will continue to manufacture its

seven-model O&K line of hydraulic mining shovels

for distribution and service through the Caterpillar

dealer network. Caterpillar dealers also will

assume responsibility for supporting the existing

population of O&K shovels.

In separate transactions, certain Caterpillar

dealers will purchase Terex's wholly owned prod-

uct support businesses relating to Payhauler and

Unit Rig mining trucks and O&K mining shovels.

"This transaction will provide customers with a

full line of mining shovels matched with mechani-

cal and electric drive trucks," commented Gerald

L. Shaheen, Group President, Caterpillar Inc. "By

repositioning these product lines, we provide the

best value to customers with a full range of equip-

ment coupled with the unparalleled sales and

product support expertise offered by the global

Caterpillar dealer network."

Thys de Beer, President, Terex Mining, said, "In

the near term, we remain focused on our cus-

tomers to ensure that the transition of support and

service will be seamless."

Caterpillar has been a global leader in develop-

ing mining trucks designed specifically for high

production mining and construction applications.

"Expanding the product offering to include electric

drive trucks will broaden our ability to respond to

customer needs for efficiency and productivity in

their mining operations," said Richard A. Benson,

President of Caterpillar's Global Mining Division

and Caterpillar Inc. Vice President.

Caterpillar will assemble its remaining shovel

inventory and then cease manufacturing of 5000-

Series mining shovels. Cat dealers will continue to

provide ongoing technical and product support for

5000-Series shovels already in the field. "We are

fully committed to supporting all users of Cat

5000- Series shovels so they receive full value

from their equipment," Benson commented.

"Caterpillar and Terex intend to realign these

businesses in order for each to concentrate on

their strengths," commented Ronald M. DeFeo,

Terex Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

"Terex has been a long-time global leader in

mining shovels. We have one of the largest popu-

lations of hydraulic mining shovels in the field and

a reputation for a durable product that has been

meeting industry needs for decades. Now this

product offering is strengthened even further with

distribution and support through the global

Caterpillar dealer network."

Source: Caterpillar Inc.

Terex Corporation

Canam Manac puts its American andMexican Steel Joist Operations up forSale

The Canam Manac Group of Saint-Georges de

Beauce, Quebec, has retained the services of

Banc of America Securities LLC to sell, totally or

partially, the Company's American and Mexican

steel joist and steel deck manufacturing opera-

tions.

The Company will continue to offer steel joists

and steel deck in Canada and in New England.

The Company will also continue to work on heavy

structural steel projects throughout North

America. Activities related to Steel Plus Network,

engineering and detailing offices in Romania and

India, Manac, and the Hambro, Murox, Expanpro

and Sun specialized products are not affected by

this decision.

Marc Dutil, President and Chief Operating

Officer explained that the mandate given to Banc

of America Securities LLC consists in identifying

and evaluating all the available options meeting

Canam Manac's objectives. These objectives are

related to the on-going financial health and job

security for the US and Mexican operations, as

well as the interests of Canam Manac sharehold-

ers.

Marc Dutil said that "our modern plants and

experienced personnel will allow a partner or

potential buyer to quickly establish or significantly

consolidate its position in the American and

Mexican markets".

The five plants located in Point of Rocks,

Maryland, Jacksonville, Florida, Columbus, Ohio,

Washington, Missouri and Sunnyside,

Washington, make Canam Steel Corporation the

second largest steel joist manufacturer in the

United States. As for Grupo Canam Manac, it

operates two plants in Monterrey and Ciudad

Juarez in Mexico. Together the subsidiaries

employ 1,096 people and have a total production

capacity of 373,000 tons. Sales from its activities

amounted to approximately CAN$200,000,000 in

2002.

The Canam Manac Group would like to com-

plete a transaction by the end of 2003.

Source: The Canam Manac Group

RPM Tech Inc. Obtains a Contract forApproximately $ 7,000,000

RPM Tech Inc., an important Canadian manu-

facturer of specialized and snow removal equip-

ment announced today that it has obtained a new

order for a value of approximately $7.0 million with

the "Société de Transport de Montreal" for the

manufacturing of eight subway maintenance ser-

vice vehicles and six subway track motor-cars.

These vehicles will be used for maintenance of the

Montreal subway system and related equipment.

The vehicles will be manufactured and delivered in

the next eighteen months.

The conception and the manufacturing of these

vehicles will be produced in Québec in the plants

of the RPM Tech Group. This contract will ensure

the upholding and creation of 25 jobs within the

company for a one-year period. This is one of the

most important contracts in the history of the

RPM Tech Group.

R.P.M. Tech inc. has been a North American

leader in the design, manufacture, distribution,

financing and export of subway, railway, road, air-

port runway and snow removal equipment. The

company also manufactures custom-made on/off

highway carrier vehicles used, in particular for

concrete pumps, cranes, aerial platforms, drilling

and forestry work in America, Europe and Asia.

R.P.M. Tech inc.



A total of 15 Mercedes-Benz Unimog imple-

ment carriers (principally U 300 – U 500 models)

recently joined forces with three heavy-duty all-

wheel drive Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks to keep

the traffic running smoothly on the 90 kilometres

or so of roads in and around St. Moritz when the

Swiss winter sport Mecca

played host to this year’s

Alpine Ski World

Championships from

February 2 to 16, 2003.

The vehicles helped to

ensure safe access to the

infrastructure developed

especially for this event.

Most of the roads leading

to the individual competi-

tion venues incorporated

extremely steep sections.

Some 400 athletes from

60 nations were compet-

ing for ten world titles in

St. Moritz (officially called

"Top of the World"). The

first real test for the vehicles came right at the

start of the first week of competition when around

25 cm of fresh snow fell in a single night.

The 15 Unimog implement carriers from the

Unimog product sector were supplied to the

municipality of St. Moritz and the neighbouring

municipalities of Pontresina, Celerina, Samedan

and Silvaplana by Robert Aebi AG, the Unimog

representative in Switzerland. To prepare them for

their snow-clearing duties, the majority of the

"World Championship Editions" were first

equipped with snow ploughs and blower-cutters

made by Schmidt Winterdienst und

Kommunaltechnik, an implement system supplier

based in St. Blasien. The St. Moritz Planning

Department itself used a Unimog U 400 unit with

plough/spreader combination, a Unimog U 140

vehicle with snow plough and ice scraper and a

"veteran" U 1000 model from the former heavy-

duty Unimog series for snow removal. Other units

from the St. Moritz and

DaimlerChrysler Schweiz AG

vehicle pool – the Actros 3340

AK 6x6 and 1838 AK 4x4 all-

wheel drive trucks – were primar-

ily used for taking away the masses of snow

cleared by the snow ploughs. Neither the topogra-

phy nor the weather posed major problems for the

snow removal operations

organised by the St.

Moritz Planning

Department.

Besides continuous

snow removal and gritting

on the access roads and

other roads in the munici-

pality, the Unimog snow

ploughs and gritters also

had to keep each of the

designated World

Championship car parks

clear. St. Moritz provided

an additional 2500 park-

ing spaces especially for

the event, situated all

over the area from

Silvaplana to Samedan and Pontresina. Fans who

travelled to the resort by car were able to park

here and hop aboard shuttle buses which took

them straight to the individual event venues.

Without exception, the regular-service and shuttle

buses employed during the World Championships

were mail buses from Swiss company PTT

(Postbus Schweiz). This is because the narrow

mountain roads affording access to the ski sta-

dium and the spectator areas on Corviglia – the

"home mountain" of St. Moritz – do not permit

larger vehicles. Plus there is a ban on private pas-

senger cars. During the course of the two-week

event, more than 160,000 spectators, 10,000

accreditations (functionaries, sponsors etc.), 400

athletes and 2000 media representatives (includ-

ing 15 TV crews) from all over the globe were

transported between St. Moritz and the Salastrain

ski station which sits at an altitude of over 2000

metres.

Source: DaimlerChrysler,

www.unimogtrucks.com

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It may be warm outside, but winter is coming...

Epoke is one of the leading manufacturers in

Europe within the field of winter road maintenance. In

particular, the pioneer achievements of Epoke in the

development of granular spreaders featuring

prewetting and combination spreaders for mixing of

thawing agents contributed to a reduction of de-icer

chemical consumption to an internationally

acceptable level.

Epoke products are in use all over Europe and

North America. A wide network of distributors ensures service and parts near

by, no matter where the machine is operating.

Efficient and robust design of the machines combined with a very efficient

anti-rust treatment help ensure consistent operation, a long life, and low

lifetime economy of our products.

This past season Epoke has had the pleasure of delivering to the County of

Aarhus, Denmark, two new SIRIUS S-4400 combination spreaders featuring a

salt crusher.

This is a newly developed option, resulting from the following wish put

forward by the County: when using rock salt, they wanted to be able to

prewet and crush the salt as much as possible, thus obtaining a salt paste,

which falls heavily on the road surface. In this way precise spreading, quick

effect and possible salt savings are achieved.

The operation of the salt crusher requires a relatively high oil pressure and

oil flow, and therefore, the spreading area and delivery quantity are limited

compared with those of a standard combi spreader and a prewetting

spreader, respectively.

Maximum delivery quantity equals 80 kg/min., and typically the spreaders

operate within the following parameters: spreading width of 4 – 6 meters, 10 –

20 g/m2, up to 60 km/h.

Lower operation speeds allow for a larger spreading width and an increase

of g/m2, respectively.

Epoke products are sold and serviced in Quebec by Cubex Ltée, based in

St-Jean-sur-Richelieu near Montreal.

Enjoy the sun, Cubex and Epoke will take care of the ice melting!

Source: Epoke A/S, Cubex Ltée, 1-800-462-8239

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Here are some of the benefits of this new revolutionary system:

* An unprecedented smoothness of ride.

* Reduces impacts on the vehicle chassis.

* Stabilizes the truck in sudden starts and stops.

* Minimizes vehicle vibrations.

* A more enjoyable ride for the operator.

* Reduces wear on the front tires and suspension.

* Reduces wear and tear on the axles and the

steering system.

And, best of all, it reducesthe operator's stress leveland fatigue, allowing him togo about his work in a muchmore quiet, enjoyable andcontrollable way.

This suspension systemcan be installed on all Côtéproducts, as well as onmost of our competitor'sharnesses.

(This device is patent pending)

W. Côté & Fils Ltd, the largest Canadian manufacturer of snow removalequipment and an industry leader in North America, has developed a newand revolutionary suspension system.

This super-smooth system - called Soft-Plow - has been designed toabsorb the shocks which occur during moving maneuvers with the snowblade in its upright position.

In this application, the hoist which is attached to the front harness of thetruck is bolted to two accumulators filled with compressed nitrogen thatallow a travel of three inches (76.2 mm).

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Mack Granite SnowplowMack Granite SnowplowCrCreates Flureates Flurrry of Salesy of Sales

"We are very excited about these new trucks. Mack has always provided

the Department with equipment that is both highly reliable and extremely

durable. And now they're setting a new standard for operational efficiency

and driver comfort - both key factors in enhancing the safety of snow

removal operations."

That's what Charles

Goodhart, Chief of the

Pennsylvania

Department of

Transportation's

Equipment Division,

had to say recently

when asked about his

organization's experi-

ence with the new

Mack Granite snow-

plow.

The snowplow application is the latest version of the highly successful

Granite series of vehicles designed and manufactured by Mack Trucks, Inc.

PENNDOT has already taken delivery of its first 11 Granite snowplows, and

has ordered another 11 for this year. The Department has also ordered

another 105 Granite snowplows for delivery next year.

"Granite is the ideal platform for this application because it has everything

the snowplow customer needs," said Kevin M. Flaherty, Mack senior vice

president - sales. "It offers best-in-class visibility. The cab is big, strong,

comfortable, and quiet. Granite is exceptionally lightweight, but like all Mack

vocational vehicles, it's extremely durable. It features state-of-the-art elec-

tronics, including Mack's V-MAC vehicle management and control system.

And it's a great-looking truck to boot."

In developing the Granite snowplow, Mack worked closely with PEN-

NDOT, soliciting input from operators and mechanics around the state - the

people in the field with first-hand knowledge of what snow removal is all

about. The result is a design that truly meets the specific needs of the cus-

tomer in this market.

"We were thrilled to be asked by Mack to be involved in the development

of the Granite snowplow," Mr. Goodhart said. "No truck manufacturer had

ever before invited us to participate to this degree in the design of a new

chassis. They put us directly in front of their research and development

people, and it was clear that they really wanted to hear what we had to say.

We were very impressed by their can-do attitude and commitment to devel-

oping the best possible product."

"And the result is a vehicle that allows us to meet the needs both of our

internal customers, the operators and mechanics involved in snow removal

operations, as well as our external customers, the motoring public," added

Ray Rugh, Section Manager of PENNDOT's Specification Division.

Key features of the Granite snowplow include a heated windshield and

mirrors, which, coupled with the Granite series' aerodynamically sloped

hood, Mack "Visibility" door and large peep window provide excellent visibil-

ity in wintry weather conditions. The air cleaner is located under the hood,

protecting it from harmful snow and ice. And the high-strength steel in front

that carries the plow and hitch is an extension of the frame rail, ensuring

maximum durability.

Source: Mack Trucks, Inc.

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Cougar TCougar Trruck Vuck Vibratorsibrators

When wet, sticky, or frozen material clinging to

your dump vehicle is the problem, Cougar's line of

compact, lightweight truck vibrators is the answer.

Our complete line of rugged, durable Truck

Vibrators are tightly sealed against dirt, dust, and

water for long life in extreme conditions. Shielded

oversized, permanently lubricated ball bearings

assure exceptional service life. High-speed, low-

amp electric motors keep size and weight to a

minimum for easy, low-cost installation. And

Cougar Truck Vibrators bolt to a mounting plate

welded to the frame to maximize vibration effec-

tiveness.

A simple push of the button activates the vibra-

tor. Hold for a few seconds until the load begins

to move.

Increase productivitySince carry-back is practically eliminated, more

payload can be hauled on each cycle. More mate-

rial hauled means fewer cycles to move a given

amount of material. That translates to lower labor

and fuel costs, and reduced vehicle wear. With

Cougar vibrators, dump times are also faster, and

material is more evenly distributed when spread-

ing. Labor costs may be further reduced since the

need for an employee to clean out truck beds may

be completely eliminated.

Reduce common causes of damageExtra strain on hydraulic components from low-

ering half-full beds is eliminated. Operators won’t

need to bang the tailgate to loosen material.

Drivers don’t need to slam the brakes or “pop”

the clutch to loosen the load min-imizing the

potential for damaging critical components. And

there’s no need to clean out the bed with a back-

hoe or other equipment that can scar the bed and

create even more places for material to stick.

Reduce risks associated withdumping and spreading cohesivematerials

Cougar Truck Vibrators help keep the

operator inside the cab and off the back of

the truck.Truck vibrators can also facilitate

mate-rial flow to minimize possible “tip

over” during spreading or dumping.

Cougar truck vibrators are sold and ser-

viced in Quebec by Innotag Industriel, from

Beloeil, Quebec.

Source: Innotag Industriel, 1-800-363-8727

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InfraStructures Août 2003 — page 15

A DifA Differferent Went Way to Contray to Control Yol YourourSnow Removal EquipmentSnow Removal Equipment

By looking at this control panel, you

undoubtedly notice that there is only ont

lever to control the hydraulic functions of

a snow removal truck. However, this

panel is designed to operate one

reversible snow plow, a side wing, the

hydraulic quick attach of the snow plow,

a scraper and the dump body. The

electric switches preserve their

usual functions. This panel is the

fruit of a reflexion on the way

snow removal equipment is used in the

field. It is by no means necessary that all

the functions operate simultaneously. For

example, it is not necessary for the quick attach

and the dump body to be functional at all time

during snow clearance operations. On the other

hand, one must be able to operate the lifting of

snow plow and side wing simultaneously at any

time during snow clearance. The panel is

designed to operate pneumatically controlled

hydraulic valves. The beauty of this system lies in

its great flexibility, which makes it possible to

manufacture custom controls at a reasonable

price. A double axis joystick with a handle

incorporating the switches, a simple lever with a

safety notch and eight electric switches, all on a

12 x 14 inch panel. Electronic spreader

control is also operated from the

console, thanks to the

"Chlorocom" remote control

from ACE.

It is quite obvious that this

panel is designed for a specific

application, but the basic principle of

distinguishing the simultaneous,

occasional or sequential functions is always valid

and makes it possible to simplify any similar

application.

This approach makes it possible to reduce

cabins clutter, while offering more facility to the

driver to achieve his mission.

Source: Accent Contrôles Électroniques

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The Lafarge group is a partner of the second

Paris-Plage (Paris-beach) event, which will run

from 20 July to 17 August 2003 on the banks of

the Seine. Lafarge will supply and transport by

river the 3,000 tonnes of sand required to make

up beaches. The world leader in building materials

will also inform visitors about aggregates (sand,

crushed stone, gravel, etc.) in the sand castle

area.

This partnership reflects the decision by

Lafarge, a major aggregates producer in the Ile-

de-France region, to contribute to city life and the

summertime festivities by using a clean and envi-

ronmentally friendly mode of transport.

Aggregates (sand, crushed stone, gravel, etc.),

a material used for construction and infrastructure

projects and a vital ingredient in concrete, play a

key role in urban development. After air and water,

aggregates are the most used natural resource on

earth.

Most aggregates are distributed in Paris by

water. This method of transportation, which is

economically viable, also represents a major envi-

ronmental benefit for the city as river transporta-

tion is an environmentally-friendly, safe, economic

and punctual mode of transport. It does not gen-

erate any noise pollution or traffic congestion. The

delivery of the sand needed for the Paris-Plage

event in a single convoy from Lafarge’s

Sandrancourt quarry will dispense with the need

for the equivalent of around 200 trucks or 100

train wagons. What’s more, thanks to its river

fleet, Lafarge’s aggregates activities in France can

also transport excavated material from construc-

tion sites. For instance, Lafarge carried away

material excavated from the construction of the

Bibliothèque Nationale de France, which was then

recycled as fill for Lafarge’s quarries.

Located at the heart of the Seine valley region,

Lafarge has a unique distribution network consist-

ing of 14 ports and five depots, which enables it

to stay very close to its customers.

This local service requires a responsible

approach to minimize the environmental impact

(reduction in noise, dust and vibrations, water

quality monitoring process, integration of installa-

tions within the architectural environment, etc.).

Source: Lafarge Group

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The Royal Canadian Mint introduces its newest

sterling silver $20 cameo coins highlighting

modern Canadian innovations in transportation.

The three coins continue the Mint's international

award-winning coin series marking historic

Canadian achievements in transportation by land,

sea and rail.

Bricklin SV-1. Entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin's

revolutionary safety sports

vehicle, the gull-wing-

designed Bricklin SV-1

sports car took the

automotive world by

storm in 1974. The

acronym SV-1 refers to

"safety vehicle 1" and

the car was equipped with an array of unique

state of the art safety features that included

impact absorbing urethane bumpers, a fuel tank

protected on five sides to prevent fires when hit, a

built-in roll cage and side guard rails. The province

of New Brunswick was a 51% partner in Bricklin

Canada and operated plants in both Minto and

Saint John New Brunswick with 2,854 cars rolling

off the line before Bricklin went out of business.

Ontario artist Brian Hughes designed this coin.

HMCS Bras d'or. This hydrofoil vessel was

named after the location of hydrofoil tests in Bras

d'or lakes, Cape Breton, which took place in the

early years of the 20th century and also in honour

of the original ship which was lost during the

Second World War. Designed by deHavilland,

construction began in 1964

and was completed in

1967. Although no

longer operational, the

HMCS Bras d'or

remains the most

sophisticated and

advanced design of a

surface-piercing type hydrofoil. It is on permanent

display at the Musée Maritime Bernier near

Quebec City. Nova Scotia artist Donald Curley

designed this coin.

Canadian National FA-1 locomotive. The FA1

diesel electric locomotive was in service with the

Canadian National Railway from 1950 until 1968.

The powerful new FA-1 diesel was better

equipped to handle steep grades, sharp curves

and heavy loads. Locomotives of this type were

used extensively by Canadian National and

Canadian Pacific in both freight and passenger

service in Eastern Canada. The only surviving unit

of this model is on display at the Canadian

Railway Museum in Saint- Constant, Quebec.

Ontario artist John Mardon designed this coin.

All three coins contain a

gold plated cameo which

features a different per-

spective of the vehicle,

ship and locomotive.

Each coin contains one

troy ounce of sterling

silver. The obverse of

all three coins features a contemporary effigy of

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Dora de

Pédery-Hunt. The mintage of each individual coin

has been limited to 15,000 worldwide. The coins

are available from the Royal Canadian Mint’s

worldwide network of dealers and distributors and

on the Internet at www.mint.ca.

Source: Royal Canadian Mint

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Techniques sans tranchée

Nouvelles installations - éclatement

Description of the TechnologyBursting technology makes it possible to com-

pletely replace an underground pipe with another

pipe of equal or greater diameter and with the

same profile and alignment.

The technique involves introducing a bursting

tool into the pipe to be replaced and then guiding

or drawing the bursting head or tool using a cable

or tension rod. The tool is used to rupture the pipe

and to force the fragments into the surrounding

soil, while simultaneously installing the new pipe

into the resulting space. Once the operation is

complete, the appropriate connections are made.

Three types of tools can be used in bursting,

namely pneumatic, hydraulic and static. The dif-

ference between them is in the method that they

move the bursting tool through the pipe.

Another method exists which can replace a

pipe following a new profile and alignment. This

method eliminates the high and low points and so

gives the new pipe the desired alignment.

Generally speaking, this procedure is carried

out using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe,

which is assembled using heat fusion. Other

replacement pipe materials include reinforced

concrete, clay tile, steel, PVC, polymer concrete

and ductile iron.

The pipe thickness depends on the specific

technical requirements of each project.

Types of Pipes or StructuresThis technique can burst pipes which exhibit

low tensile properties such as cast-iron, clay, con-

crete, asbestos-cement. Pipes which exhibit high

tensile properties such as steel, ductile iron, and

to a lesser degree PVC and HDPE can be burst

but require special cutting tools. The pipes must

have a diameter between 75 mm and 750 mm.

Upsizing is typically categorized into three dif-

ferent classes:

Class A – Routine: Usually 0% to 25% upsize

in the 100 mm to 300 mm diameter range;

Class B – Difficult: Usually 25% to 60% upsize

in the 250 mm to 600 mm range;

Class C – Experimental: Usually 75% upsize or

greater for diameters greater than 450 mm.

Preliminary and Complementary Work The precise nature and compaction of the soil

as well as the location of any structures in the

vicinity of the pipe being replaced must be deter-

mined.

Launch and entrance pits for the bursting

mechanism must be prepared. They could either

be existing access manholes, in the case of sewer

mains, or newly excavated pits at key locations, in

the case of water or gas pipe.

House laterals must be disconnected by way of

a local excavation.

There may be a need for temporary services

and bypasses, depending on how long the opera-

tion is scheduled to take.

When necessary, HDPE (or other) pipes may be

preassembled on site by fusion, according to the

required pipe length.

Reconnecting LateralsThe laterals are manually reconnected to the

new pipe once the installation is complete.

Conditions and Limitations The bursting technique causes significant

stress on the surrounding soil. This stress may

affect adjacent public utilities and other facilities

or even cause heaving at the surface.

Since the available techniques are not neces-

sarily compatible with every kind of pipe or soil

condition, it is vital to ensure beforehand that the

planned technique is feasible.

In cases where a larger-diameter pipe is being

installed (upsizing), the resulting diameter is deter-

mined according to the depth of the pipe, the

proximity of other buried structures and the com-

pressibility of the surrounding soil.

Deadlines and TimeframesLead time for the delivery of the pipes is practi-

cally instantaneous, as they are readily available in

a wide variety of diameters.

It is possible for 100 m to 130 m of pipe to be

burst per day; however, it should be noted that

the majority of time is spent on planning com-

pared to the actual burst. Some of the longest

bursts have been in the range of 400 to 500

meters.

Testing and Monitoring

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9th Annual Urban Infrastructure Week

The Changing Infrastructure Rehabilitation Market: The Emergence of a New Dynamic Honorary Chair: Francine Ruest-Jutras, President of the Union des municipalités du Québec and Mayor of Drummondville

November 17-19, 2003Hotel Omni Mont-Royal, Montreal

For details on submitting a proposal for a presentation, please consult the Call for Proposals via our website.

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All routine tests applicable to the kind of pipe

being rehabilitated must be conducted.

It is crucial that the condition of adjoining

underground facilities be verified during the plan-

ning stage.

Status of the TechnologyThis technology was developed for the gas

industry toward the end of the 1970s. Its applica-

tion range grew during the 1980s.

It was first applied in Quebec in 1996.

CERIU assumes no responsibility whatsoever con-cerning the application of the techniques and proceduresdescribed in the present fact sheet.

To obtain a copy of the CERIU Compendium ofInfrastructure Technologies, please contact CERIU’sCéline Forest at (514) 848-9885, extension 272.at the Centre d’expertise et de recherche eninfrastructures urbaines (CERIU).

www.ceriu.qc.ca

CERIU launches INFRA 2003, the 9CERIU launches INFRA 2003, the 9thth Annual UrbanAnnual UrbanInfrastrInfrastructuructure We Weekeek

CERIU is proud to announce that it will be

hosting the 9th Annual Urban Infrastructure Week

– INFRA 2003 – on November 17, 18 and 19,

2003. On this occasion, more than 100 speakers

from throughout Canada, the United States and

Europe will be on hand to discuss the latest deve-

lopments in urban infrastructure management,

investigation, maintenance and rehabilitation.

The theme for this year’s conference is The

Changing Infrastructure Rehabilitation Market: The

Emergence of a New Dynamic. Presentations will

provide urban infrastructure managers with com-

prehensive information and invaluable food for

thought on the issues of today and tomorrow.

Potholes, water main breaks and contaminated

water supplies are all telltale symptoms of the

dilapidated state of our public facilities. Experts

agree that these problems will only intensify in fre-

quency and severity unless specific, effective

measures are taken immediately.

Rehabilitation plays a fundamental role in this

process. Fittingly, the recently launched Quebec

Water Policy, which devotes an entire component

of its program to municipal infrastructure, advo-

cates the improved management of water supply

systems and the increased utilization of rehabilita-

tion techniques.

It is accordingly in the best of interest of munic-

ipalities and other system owners, private busi-

nesses and service providers, to bolster their

knowledge of new management methods and

technological developments. INFRA 2003 is

designed to facilitate this process, with three days

of unique, informative presentations made by indi-

viduals who have been involved in implementing

new infrastructure management policies as well as

researchers and front-line personnel with invalu-

able experience in this regard.

In addition to the lineup of presentations, dis-

cussions and technical workshops on the agenda,

INFRA also features the Evening of Excellence

which, for eight years, has been showcasing

accomplishments within the infrastructure com-

munity. Among the highlights of the event is the

presentation of the Technological Innovation in

Infrastructure Award, which is given to a munici-

pality in recognition of its exemplary performance

and innovation in using a new technology in con-

junction with a rehabilitation project.

INFRA is the only event of its kind to take an

integrated approach to the various facets of

municipal infrastructure management, including

financing, decision support, planning, mainte-

nance, investigation, rehabilitation and construc-

tion. Every year, researchers, engineers, profes-

sionals, politicians and other stakeholders come

to share their knowledge and expertise and dis-

cover new, more efficient and more economical

infrastructure management and rehabilitation

methods.

INFRA 2003 is organized by the Centre for

Expertise and Research on Infrastructures in

Urban Areas (CERIU). Created in 1994, CERIU is a

technology transfer centre that strives to promote

the use and development of new, optimal urban

infrastructure rehabilitation technologies. CERIU

fosters the exchange of expertise and technologi-

cal know-how and, as such, is one of the few

organizations in the country dedicated to position-

ing urban infrastructure as a development tool.

CERIU’s primary focus lies in three key sectors,

namely underground infrastructure, municipal

pavement, and bridges, tunnels and retaining

walls. Its efforts in this regard revolve around

awareness, training and management initiatives.

Source: CERIU

Luciana Brusa, (514) 848-9885 #270

www.ceriu.qc.ca



Rough Terrain Forklift Demonstrations

Complement Show's Focus on "Equipment in

Action"

The 2003 International Construction and Utility

Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) has added a spe-

cial equipment demonstration area that will feature

manufacturers of rough terrain forklifts. The Show

will be held September 23-25, 2003 at the

Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville,

Kentucky, and the new forklift demonstration area

will be located in Area G of ICUEE’s outdoor

exhibit space.

ICUEE is known for extensive outdoor product

demonstrations simulating real-life working condi-

tions. Last year the show reconfigured its outdoor

exhibit space to offer more opportunities to show-

case deep digging, shallow digging and overhead

applications of equipment at ICUEE 2003.

ICUEE 2003 is expected to attract 800

exhibitors using more than 1 million net square

feet of exhibit space. The show is geared to all

segments of the utility, water, sewer, telephone,

gas, cable television, electric and general con-

struction markets.

The rough terrain forklift area was added as a

result of increased interest in the show by general

contractor and the availability of a new

grassy/gravel area, noted ICUEE Show Manager

Paula Miller.

“We’re called the ‘demo show.’ Attendees

come to see and experience equipment in action

so they can assess product performance in order

to make informed purchasing decisions to fit their

company needs,” stated Miller.

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